International forum in Doha set to discuss steps forward, but demonstrators equate any deal with country's rulers as infringing on their rights

Members of temporary Israeli mission in Gulf state for World Cup attend reception alongside diplomats from other embassies, local Jews and Chabad emissaries

On last day of tournament, Israel calls Doha operation a success, with only one citizen briefly detained out of some 10,000 who flew to Gulf country despite no diplomatic ties

Fans and journalists unable to hide their identities assailed, told to go home by locals and others at soccer tournament, as love of sports unable to overcome geopolitical disputes

Group of six Foreign Ministry employees attends to consular needs of estimated 10,000 Israelis expected to visit tournament

Israeli journalists report being refused interviews, interrupted during live broadcasts as fans are encouraged to keep Jewish identity under wraps

No kosher restaurant opened in time for games as initially hoped, but bagels are being baked in catering space provided by Qatar Airways and delivered to those who order them

While many Arab fans refuse to share their thoughts, one Saudi tells ToI: 'For me, relations with Israel are a good thing... We need peace around the world'

As host nation becomes first in World Cup history to lose its opening game, locals and incoming fans don't seem sure how to, or even whether to, embrace a compromised tournament

Bryan Swanson, who is gay, rebuffs criticism of FIFA chief, says all will be welcome at games, amid concerns over Doha's human rights record

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